Athletics Compliance Coordinator

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University invites applications for a Compliance Coordinator in Intercollegiate Athletics. The role supports interpretation of NCAA and conference rules, develops compliance policies, and administers a comprehensive education program for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Responsibilities include monitoring eligibility, recruiting activities, and awards/benefits, processing financial aid, maintaining records, and coordinating with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with NCAA Division I compliance preferred; 1+ year minimum.
• Experience with Teamworks or other compliance software (CAi, LSDBi, NCAA Eligibility Center) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret NCAA, conference, and institutional rules; develop policies and procedures for compliance.
• Plan and administer a rules education program for coaches, Athletics staff, student-athletes, and university personnel.
• Monitor amateurism, recruiting activities, student-athlete awards/benefits, and playing/practice seasons.
• Assist with eligibility processing and athletics financial aid.
• Maintain compliance records and assist with audits, reviews, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with campus partners on compliance matters and remain current on NCAA legislation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

_degree in Sports Administration/Business/Higher Education or related field_

Tools

Teamworks

CAi

LSDBi

NCAA Eligibility Center

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree is required.
• A degree in Sports Administration, Business, Higher Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of experience working with NCAA Division I compliance is required.
• Internship and graduate assistant experience may be considered toward this requirement.
• Experience with Teamworks or other compliance software, CAi, LSDBi, and the NCAA Eligibility Center is preferred.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail are required.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and electronic recordkeeping, is required.
• Scope: The position may require occasional evening, weekend, and event‑related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the interpretation of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to maintain compliance.
• Assists with planning and administering a comprehensive rules education program for coaches, Athletics staff, student‑athletes, and other applicable university personnel.
• Monitors athletics personnel, student‑athlete amateurism, recruiting activities, student‑athlete awards and benefits, and playing and practice seasons.
• Assists with processing and monitoring initial and continuing student‑athlete eligibility and athletics financial aid.
• Assists with intervention, communication, and follow‑up related to student‑athlete eligibility and financial aid requirements.
• Processes, reviews, records, and monitors recruiting documentation, playing and practice season records, phone logs, and other required compliance forms.
• Distributes required NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance documentation and monitors timely completion.
• Reviews and tracks facility usage, foundation and medical expenses, outside consultant registrations, equipment purchases, team‑building activities, and entertainment‑related activities for potential compliance concerns.
• Monitors social media, websites, message boards, and other public communications for potential NCAA or institutional compliance issues.
• Maintains accurate and organized compliance records and assists with audits, reviews, reports, and other required documentation.
• Collaborates with coaches, student‑athletes, Athletics staff, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners regarding compliance‑related matters.
• Remains current on NCAA legislation, conference requirements, and institutional policies through professional development, training, professional reading, and communication with compliance colleagues.
• Maintains confidentiality when working with student‑athlete, personnel, financial aid, recruiting, medical, or other sensitive information.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Salary range from $55,000.00-$60,000.00

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form.

Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Join a vibrant academic community at Norfolk State University, a dynamic, public, urban institution located in the heart of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, NSU is one of just five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of 15 public four‑year universities in the state. Our campus is home to more than 5,400 students, including a thriving graduate population that makes up over 10% of our enrollment. NSU offers a supportive and engaging environment across five distinguished academic schools and colleges, led by a dedicated team of approximately 1,000 faculty and staff. With an annual operating budget exceeding $190 million, Norfolk State is positioned for growth, innovation, and student success. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or make a lasting impact, NSU invites you to be part of a community where excellence, purpose, and progress are more than just words — they're a way of life.

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